a. What characteristics of maturity does Paul note are present in the
Roman believers? ___________________________________________
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b. By what authority does Paul write “more boldly”? _______________ __________________________________________________________
c. To what “offering of the Gentiles” is Paul referring? ______________
______________________________________________(2 Cor 8:1-15)
d. Why did Paul not want to preach where other had already preached? _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

II. A GREAT DESIRE (vs. 22-24)

a. What hindered Paul from visiting Rome prior to this letter? ________ __________________________________________________________
b. When did Paul intend to visit Rome? __________________________ __________________________________________________________
c. What was did Paul hope to do in Rome? _____________________________
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d. What is the intended purpose of our having “one mind”? _________________

III. JERUSALEM AND BEYOND (vs. 25-33)

a. Why was Paul going to Jerusalem? ___________________________
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b. What connection does Paul make between spiritual and material things?
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c. Did Paul think his trip to Jerusalem would be uneventful?…how do you
know? ___________________________________________________
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IV. Application: Paul is a good example of how God’s plans can circumvent